White Chili Football Soup

Cozy up for game day with a steaming bowl of White Chili Football Soup, the ultimate crowd-pleaser! This creamy, flavorful chili combines tender shredded chicken, hearty cannellini beans, and zesty green chilies, all simmered in a spiced broth infused with cumin, oregano, and paprika. A luscious blend of heavy cream and cream cheese creates a rich, velvety texture that perfectly balances the subtle heat from jalapeños. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot wonder is simple to whip up and loaded with bold flavors guaranteed to please any palate. Serve it with tortilla chips and a sprinkle of shredded cheese for the perfect game-time snack or a comforting weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium jalapeño, seeds removed and diced
• 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 4-ounce cans green chilies, diced
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
• 2 cups tortilla chips (optional for serving)
• 0.5 cup shredded cheese (optional for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and diced jalapeño, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the cooked, shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 6

Stir in the cannellini beans, diced green chilies, ground cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese, stirring until the cream cheese is fully melted and the soup becomes creamy.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, and a side of tortilla chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3569.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4658.1

Total Fat 245.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 850.5mg	0%
Sodium 6736.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 349.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.0g	0%
Total Sugars 35.3g
Protein 262.8g	0%

Vitamin D 37IU	0%
Calcium 1399.4mg	0%
Iron 31.3mg	0%
Potassium 7124.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.4%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 30.0%